artist statment

     When I work with digital software such as photoshop or illustrator, I am reminded that in order to create an unique design, I must not only focus on the aspects of the sketch, but also the color palette and message I would like to describe. I begin a piece by sketching a few ideas out and then thinking of ways I could make the overall piece stand out. I know a piece is complete when I feel if I take it any further, it will begin to look overwhelming or overdone. When my work is going well, I am filled with a sense of determination which keeps me working with an almost non-stop energy until the piece is to my liking. When people see my work I'd like them to be able to understand what my goal was for creating the piece by letting the artwork speak for itself and perhaps raise more questions inside the viewer's mind, prompting them to wonder more into my work.